Programs & Projects

Programs that turn skills into livelihoods

From youth and women empowerment to startup incubation and community outreach, our programs build a stronger craft economy.

Ongoing Programs

What we run

Youth Empowerment Projects

Equipping young people with skills, mentorship, and pathways into self-employment.

Women Empowerment Initiatives

Dedicated programs that advance women in craft entrepreneurship.

Startup Incubation Programs

Hands-on incubation for emerging craft businesses, from idea to market.

Training Activities

Continuous technical, digital, and entrepreneurship training for members.

Community Outreach

Bringing ACEN's mission directly into local communities.

Enterprise Support

Market access, coaching, and financing through the ACES Fund.

Training Activities

Current & upcoming training

digitalongoing

Digital Marketing for Craft Businesses

Hands-on digital training designed for ACEN members.

Starts 08 Jul 2026 · Trainer: Efua Sarpong

business formalizationupcoming

Business Formalization & Registration

Hands-on business formalization training designed for ACEN members.

Starts 08 Jul 2026 · Trainer: Efua Sarpong

financial literacycompleted

Financial Literacy for Artisans

Hands-on financial literacy training designed for ACEN members.

Starts 08 Jul 2026 · Trainer: Efua Sarpong

technicalupcoming

Advanced Welding Techniques

Hands-on technical training designed for ACEN members.

Starts 08 Jul 2026 · Trainer: Efua Sarpong

entrepreneurshipongoing

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Hands-on entrepreneurship training designed for ACEN members.

Starts 08 Jul 2026 · Trainer: Efua Sarpong